The following Learning Outcomes will be assessed in this assignment:

$$ Describe the role of the warehouse or distribution centre in the Supply Chain

$$ Explain product flow and information flow throughout the supply chain

$$ Describe the value the Warehouse$/$Distribution centre provides

$$ Examine warehouse functions

$$ Describe how customer expectations impact the requirement for different warehousing and channel designs

$$ Strategically determine the optimal location of a distribution centre

$$ Classify inventory

$$ Explain inventory management

$$ Determine when to order inventory

$$ Calculate the amount of inventory required

Assignment Description

This is an individual assignment. You will receive this assignment at the end of Week $3$ and are expected to complete it on their own time outside of class. It is due between Week $4$ and Week $5.$ The assignment is divided into $3$ parts $($Part A$,$ B and C$).$ You must complete all questions in each section. You must show calculations and formulas used for each question and submit the assignment in a DOCX file$($word$)!$